Grant Wistrom

Grant Wistrom
Grant Alden Wistromis a former American college and professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football Leaguefor nine seasons. Wistrom played college football for the University of Nebraska and was a two-time All-American. He was drafted in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and played professionally for the St. Louis Rams and Seattle Seahawks of the NFL...
faced lines offensive
They have one of the better, if not the best, offensive lines we've faced all year.
believing pounding quiet rookies sort talk thinking work
A lot of rookies come in thinking they are the man, pounding their chest. He didn't do that. He didn't talk any sort of game. He just showed up to work every day believing he belonged. He had a quiet confidence.
seen time
I've seen a lot of (stuff) in my time in the game, but ... .
evident karma shows
Karma is never more evident than in a kicker's life. I think that shows up more (with kickers) out of any other demographic of society.
checks darn defense job last looking silver
If you are looking for silver linings, I think that went pretty darn well. It was a much better job of getting our checks out there on defense than we had all of last year.
ability athletic
That's Bryce for you. Now, I don't know much about his athletic ability ...
gets hope love playing tie
I love playing for Ray. I just hope he gets better. I know he'll be better when he can. With Ray, they'll have to tie him down to keep him from being here right now.
credit defense given whatever year
For whatever reason, all year long our defense hasn't been given the credit it probably deserves. But if we go out and play well on Sunday, we'll get all the recognition we need. That's fine.
coach good great hope instant lends love number offense
It lends instant credibility to the Lions. I think he can do a number of good things for their offense and I hope he does it. I love coach Martz. He'll do great things for Detroit.
anybody bad dealt training
I don't feel bad for anybody getting that. I dealt with it all through training camp, too.
guys ready
I think guys are going to be very ready to play this week.
anytime felt field football played took win
Anytime I took the field when I played at Nebraska, I felt like I was going to win the football game.
bit middle next plays
Big plays at the end and big plays in the middle of the game. You're like, 'If I had just done this a little bit differently.' But that's why there's always next year.
anybody hitting
Honestly, it won't be any different than hitting anybody else.